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Wild Coast

John Gimlette

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Florian Schultz

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Barry Lopez

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For Kids

My Island and I, The Nature of the Caribbean


by Alfonso Silva Lee | Alexis Lago

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2002
  • HARD COVER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

A colorful book for young children (ages 4 to 8) about the environment and biodiversity of the Caribbean islands. (CRB171, $15.95)

The Usborne Official Pirate's Handbook


by Sam Taplin

  • HISTORY
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 80 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

A humorous but factual account of how to become a pirate for young readers. (CRB202, $12.99)

Haiti


by Elizabeth Raum

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

One in the illustrated and informative Countries Around the World series, geared for ages 8-11. (CRB285, $8.99)

How Tia Lola Came to Stay


by Julia Alvarez

  • LITERATURE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 112 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A ten-year-old is visited by his colorful Dominican aunt. (USE226, $6.99)

In the Days of the Vaqueros, America's First True Cowboys


by Russell Freedman

  • HISTORY
  • 2001
  • HARD COVER
  • 80 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A social history and celebration of the Spanish cowboys of the New World, illustrated with archival images and geared for middle schoolers. (CAM94, $18.00)

The Cay


by Theodore Taylor

  • LITERATURE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 137 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A classic tale about a boy's adventures in the Caribbean during WWII. (CRB172, $6.99)

Cayman Gold, Lost Treasure of Devils Grotto

Cayman Gold, Lost Treasure of Devils Grotto


by Richard Trout

  • MYSTERY
  • 2005
  • HARD COVER
  • 212 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

While visiting the Cayman Islands with their parents, the three MacGregor kids dive deep into a plot involving modern-day pirates in pursuit of long lost treasure in this first novel in the action-packed, fact-filled, techno-thriller MacGregor Family Adventure Series. (CRB192, $15.95)

Girl Overboard

Girl Overboard


by Aimee Ferris

  • LITERATURE
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

Studying abroad on a yacht in the Caribbean is a dream come true for aspiring marine biologist Marina, but leaving behind her boyfriend proves to be more of a challenge. (DIV51, $7.99)

Red Rackham's Treasure

Red Rackham's Treasure


by Herge

  • LITERATURE
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 62 PAGES
  • FAMILY

The fearless boy reporter explores for sunken pirate treasure with his friend Captain Haddock in this 12th book in the Adventures of Tintin, set in the balmy Caribbean. (CRB238, $8.99)

Secret of the Unicorn

Secret of the Unicorn


by Herge

  • LITERATURE
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 62 PAGES
  • FAMILY

A favorite of Herge's, this swashbuckler finds Tintin and Captain Haddock on an adventure involving pirates from the reign of Charles II. Filled with fun facts, lots of pictures, and easy-to-read text, this new format, especially for younger readers, features the original Tintin graphic novel plus brand-new content with the true story about people, places and antiquities that inspired Herge. (CRB239, $8.99)

 

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